Hälsingland Hearts – A Swedish Pillow Pattern – PDF Booklet

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height: 205 crosses
width: 205 crosses
total crosses: 15403
thread estimate: Worked over 2 on 32 count linen (or 16 count Aida) with 2 pulled strands of 6-stranded floss, this design requires approximately 9 skeins of 8-yard floss (7.3 metres) or 8 skeins of DMC or similar floss.

A cushion pattern inspired by traditional embroidery from Sweden.

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Description

The embroideries of the Swedish region of Hälsingland have long been a source of inspiration to me, ever since seeing them for the first time at the Nordiska Museet in Stockholm. The bed linens with their abstract leaf patterns, zig-zagging between stars and hearts, formed the inspiration for my cushion.

I took the idea of the “V” shape middle of a zig-zag, but repeated it four times around a central motif. From this shape outwards, I then decorated the outer border. Although completely unique, it still has the feel of embroideries from Hälsingland. You can stitch it in any colour you like – but if you truly want the Hälsingland feel, I would recommend using a rusty red colour on off-white linen.

This pattern measures 205 crosses in height and width. Stitched over two threads on 32 count linen, it would approximately measure 12 7/8” by 12 7/8” (32.5 by 32.5cm).